Dr. Maryam Majareh
Founder
Dr. Maryam Majareh has over 23 years of experience in technology, with particular interest in sustainable digital transformation. She holds a PhD, two Master’s degrees and a Bachelor’s degree from the UK.
About us
The first Qatari company specialised in AI and security solutions.
Accredited by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), SouthTech develops and delivers innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency across government, security and enterprise.
Mission and vision
Why we exist, and where we are going.
Mission
Developing and delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency.
Vision
Helping create a safer, more intelligent and more connected world.
Our values
Five commitments behind every deployment.
Community engagement
We build for Qatar first, with the institutions that keep it safe.
Excellence
Systems that hold up in airports, borders and the dark, not just in demos.
Customer focus
Every deployment is scoped around the operator who will use it daily.
Integrity
Security work earns trust slowly. We protect it.
Innovation
Patents, publications and R&D that reach production.
Founder and team
Researchers and engineers who ship.
PhDs in computer vision, NLP and cybersecurity, an embedded-systems engineering lead, and a founder with more than two decades in technology.
Dr. Adnan
Computer Vision Lead
A Computer Vision expert with extensive technical leadership experience across long-range biometric verification, traffic enforcement, and personnel identification systems. He has authored over 25 research publications and holds multiple patents in the field.
Dr. Arshad
AI & Applied R&D Lead
Specialises in intelligent inspection, crowd analytics, and AI-driven solutions, with strong expertise in NLP and applied R&D. He has led the development of several utility patents and has contributed as an advisory member to leading bodies, including the ESRC (UK).
Nathan
Engineering Lead
Brings extensive experience in hardware and embedded systems, including the integration of machine learning models and the prototyping of military-grade enclosures for electronics and sensor systems. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree.
Cybersecurity Expert
Cybersecurity Lead
Specialises in application security, penetration testing, SOC development, digital forensics, identity and access management, and darknet threat intelligence. Holds a PhD, along with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees, and multiple advanced cybersecurity certifications.
Our partners
Technology partners
